Lead: Peacock’s new mockumentary series The Paper was picked up for a second season on Sept. 3, 2025, a day before all 10 episodes of Season 1 debut on Sept. 4; the renewal extends to Sky in the U.K. and Ireland.
Key Takeaways
- Peacock renewed The Paper for Season 2 on Sept. 3, 2025, ahead of its Sept. 4 premiere.
- The first season consists of 10 episodes that will be released on Sept. 4, 2025.
- Greg Daniels co-created and co-showruns the series with Michael Koman; the show draws on The Office’s mockumentary format.
- Oscar Núñez returns from The Office; supporting cast includes Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young and Tim Key.
- Directors on the series include Greg Daniels, Ken Kwapis and Paul Lieberstein.
- Sky has committed to carry Season 2 in the U.K. and Ireland, giving the renewal international reach.
- Executive producers include Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman and Banijay Americas; Universal Television is the studio.
Verified Facts
Peacock confirmed an early renewal for a second season on Sept. 3, 2025, before The Paper’s Season 1 launch. The move was announced publicly the day before the streamer releases all 10 episodes of the inaugural season on Sept. 4, 2025.
The series was co-created and is co-showrun by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman. Daniels — who developed The Office for American television — and Koman executive produce alongside a team that includes Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman and Banijay Americas. Universal Television serves as the studio.
The Paper follows the documentary crew from The Office as they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and its publisher, who is attempting to revive the title. Oscar Núñez reprises a role tied to the original franchise; the principal cast also lists Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young and Tim Key.
Directing duties for episodes include Greg Daniels, Ken Kwapis (director of The Office pilot) and Paul Lieberstein, who worked on the original series as a writer-producer-director and actor. Industry reports indicate NBCUniversal executives were satisfied with the completed episodes, which likely contributed to the early pickup.
Context & Impact
Expanding The Office franchise has been a strategic priority for NBCUniversal since announcing Peacock in 2019. The Paper keeps the mockumentary premise while shifting the focus to a new newsroom and a fresh ensemble, aiming to attract both legacy fans and new viewers.
The early renewal signals confidence from Peacock and its partners. Sky’s commitment for the U.K. and Ireland gives the series immediate international support and improves its prospects for multi-market traction.
- Franchise value: The pickup strengthens The Office brand as a franchise property for streaming.
- Subscriber draw: New original content tied to a familiar IP can help Peacock retain and attract subscribers.
- International reach: Sky’s Season 2 commitment reduces distribution risk outside the U.S.
Peacock confirmed the series has been greenlit for a second season ahead of its launch.
Peacock / Deadline reports
Unconfirmed
- Reports that Greg Daniels already has detailed season‑2 storylines are based on industry sources and have not been published by Peacock or the creators.
- No official public schedule for Season 2 production or premiere dates has been released yet.
Bottom Line
The Paper’s early renewal is a clear vote of confidence from Peacock and its international partner Sky. The series leverages The Office’s creative lineage — including key talent and the mockumentary format — while aiming to build its own identity around a struggling local newspaper. Expect further announcements on Season 2 staffing and a production timeline in the coming months.